Monday, 11 July 2016

OFFICIAL: Newcastle sign Arsenal's Hayden

The Magpies have continued their recruitment drive
following their relegation from the Premier League and have snapped up
the young defender on a lengthy contract

Newcastle United have announced the signing of Isaac Hayden, with the
21-year-old arriving from Arsenal and penning a five-year deal.

Hayden,
who is primarily a defender, is a product of Arsenal's youth system and
made his debut for the club in 2013, before spending the 2015-16 season
on-loan at Hull City.

The 21-year-old can also turn out in
midfield, and did so on occasion as Hull went on to win promotion to the
Premier League during his season at the club.

And speaking to the club's official website following the move, Hayden said: "Newcastle is a massive football club and to be given the opportunity to come here and progress my career is fantastic."
"Being at Arsenal was a great experience, I learnt a lot there and
have a lot to thank them for, but I needed to move on and so when
Newcastle came in for me I jumped at the chance.
"I am still young but I want to get as many games under my belt as I can and help the team bounce back to the Premier League."

Newcastle
boss Rafa Benitez, who was begun re-shaping the club since the Magpies'
relegation from the Premier League last season, also indicated his
delight at the deal that brought Hayden to the club.
"We continue with our plan to bring in players who are hungry to
succeed and prove themselves, which Isaac really is," the Spaniard
said.
"He is also a player who can play in different positions, which is very useful.
"Isaac is a young, strong English player with fantastic potential but
also with some experience already of the Championship. We welcome him
to the Club."